Definition
pemolines
noun
- Plural of pemoline; a class of stimulant medications formerly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; largely discontinued in many countries due to safety concerns
Examples
- Pemolines were prescribed in the 1970s and 1980s as an alternative to amphetamines for ADHD treatment.
- The FDA removed pemoline from the market in 2005 due to reports of liver toxicity.
- Some patients responded well to pemolines before safer alternatives became available.
- Pemolines had a longer duration of action compared to some other stimulant medications.